How to get a pay rise at work: three golden rules

If you want to progress in your career, it's important to know your worth and demonstrate it.

If you're doing a good job in your role, it might be worth discussing it with your manager. Career expert Gary Gamp shared his top tips on how to get a pay raise without having unpleasant conversations, Expresswrites.

Although it can be intimidating, protecting your own interests is extremely important if you are seeking career advancement. But it's worth arming yourself with the golden rules.

Prepare for the conversation and research the issue

To make a convincing argument, you need to be armed with solid evidence. This will not only convince your manager of the need for your promotion but will also provide him with the necessary arguments to convince those who authorize the promotion.

Define your commercial value. What is your value to the company? If it were your business, would you give yourself a raise? Are you worth more money?

Find an alternative

Unfortunately, sometimes it's easier to get a raise before you start working. That's because, in that situation, you can always decline the offer and choose another job.

However, if you approach salary negotiation with the right mindset, you can have a similar effect. If you behave the same way you did before you accepted the offer, success is guaranteed.

Find a few good offers on the labor market that are right for you and arm yourself with that.

Choose the right time

The expert advised not to ask for money during the salary review, instead suggesting that employees demonstrate their value through their actions.

It is best to talk about raising salaries after successfully completing projects, etc.

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